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You Are Only Coming Through in Waves You Are Only Coming Through in Waves

 Eric Alterman talks jazz, blues and Floyd while Reed Richardson zeros in on the "Bunker Bluster."

Mar 1, 2012 / Eric Alterman

From Nation Interns: This Week’s Top Stories (2/29) From Nation Interns: This Week’s Top Stories (2/29)

Each week, The Nation interns pick compelling stories in their areas of interest.

Mar 1, 2012 / StudentNation / The Nation

How Empires Fall (Including the American One) How Empires Fall (Including the American One)

An interview with Jonathan Schell, the unlikely oracle of Occupy Wall Street, on revolution, non-violent protest and more.

Mar 1, 2012 / Andy Kroll

When Did the United States Last Kill an Al Qaeda Fighter in Afghanistan?

When Did the United States Last Kill an Al Qaeda Fighter in Afghanistan? When Did the United States Last Kill an Al Qaeda Fighter in Afghanistan?

The White House says the "number one" reason to stay in Afghanistan is to defeat Al Qaeda. But has that already happened?

Mar 1, 2012 / George Zornick

Iran’s Ayatollah Is Right About One Thing Iran’s Ayatollah Is Right About One Thing

Nuclear weapons are sinful.

Mar 1, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Bob Kerrey, Mass Murderer? Bob Kerrey, Mass Murderer?

Kerrey wants to run for the Senate, but back in 1968 he had a My Lai of his own.

Mar 1, 2012 / Bob Dreyfuss

Genocide on Trial in Guatemala Genocide on Trial in Guatemala

Finally, after years of persistent effort by courageous women activists, one of the world’s most brutal dictators has been indicted.

Feb 29, 2012 / Laura Carlsen

Greece in Meltdown

Greece in Meltdown Greece in Meltdown

In less than two years, Athens has changed from a reasonably prosperous capital to a broken city.

Feb 29, 2012 / Feature / Maria Margaronis

Duvalier and Haiti’s Triple Threat

Duvalier and Haiti’s Triple Threat Duvalier and Haiti’s Triple Threat

Why was Baby Doc able to return after decades of exile and evade justice, despite his crimes?

Feb 29, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Amy Wilentz

UN Human Rights Council Reports on Abuses in Syria UN Human Rights Council Reports on Abuses in Syria

A new report has found the Assad regime responsible for crimes against humanity. Will it do anything to stop the bloodshed?

Feb 28, 2012 / Barbara Crossette

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